Jon hails from Wales and is one of the contestants to try and take the top title on GBBO.

The 47-year-old lives in South Wales with his family - his wife and four kids. By day he’s a blood courier but he also loves winding down by baking for his family.

He also loves a showy Hawaiian shirt and experimenting with new techniques.

Jon Key Facts

Age: 47

Location: Newport, Wales

Job: Blood courier

When did he start baking?

Jon's love of baking started when he was a teenager - when his love for his wife inspired him to give it a go.

"I’ve been cooking for 15/16 years, ever since I would try and cook a romantic meal for Debbie when we first got together!" Jon said. "The baking came after that as I just loved to try and create new things."

New baker Jon (Image: Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions)

Why did Jon sign up to Bake Off?

It's also thanks to his wife that Jon signed up for GBBO.

Who encouraged him? "My wife, Debbie," he admits. "I could not have done any of this without her."

But how does it match up against baking at home?

“The [Bake Off] tent is far easier than my kitchen, at home I have the kids running around, after school clubs to pick up from and my wife trying to keep the kitchen clean and tidy,” he says.

“I bake as often as I can – several times a week, mainly in the day while my wife and children are at school as I get some peace that way!”

Jon’s Hawaiian shirts

Jon loves his Hawaiian shirt and lets his daughters pick them for him. His wacky style often crops up in his bakes.

What’s his signature bake?

"I love to make marshmallows!" he admits. "However, I am also known for my elaborate and fun cakes, for parties. My favourites are the “severed mummy’s leg” (AKA raspberry roulade) for Halloween and a giant Prosecco cake for my wife’s birthday last year!"

Jon in Week 1

Jon in Week 2

In Week 2's Cake Week he opted to tap into his wacky side for his chocolate collared creation and printed his Hawaiian shirt pattern on the chocolate, which Paul loved.

Jon in Week 3

The gruelling Bread Week left Jon facing the boot from the tent after his marshmallow filled chelsea buns failed to impress Prue, and his Korovai was a big Welsh mess. But he dodged the boot as it was Antony who was eliminated.

Jon in Week 4

We thought Jon was going to steal Star Baker away from Rahul in Dessert Week after he came first in the technical making the perfect blancmange and creating a stunning ballet themed chocolate bombe dessert. But he narrowly missed out to Dan who stole the show with his Giant Peach showstopper.

Jon in Week 5

After narrowly missing out on star baker last week, Jon failed to bag the prize again in Spice Week as his biscuit chandelier with a 21st birthday theme was a bit messy and not enough for top spot.

Jon in Week 6

Jon served up soggy samosas in Pastry Week but came second in the technical challenge, landing him a place in next week's Vegan Week.

Jon in Week 7

Jon wasn't interested in Vegan Week and instead wanted kebab week. He sadly left the Bake Off tent this week after he ran out of filling for his tarts and his "only fools and horses" themed celebration cake was a disaster.